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Summer VIRTUAL Groups
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Out of the Box
Does your child use the same toys in the same way repeatedly? Do they appear to be “stuck” in their comfort zone of play? Let’s start to think Out of the Box!
This group will encourage children to explore outside of their comfort zone and expand their imaginative play skills. As a team, children will work to solve problems, use everyday objects in new ways, and create a novel activity.
Targets:
- Imaginative play
- Problem Solving
- Social Skills
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Theraplay Summer Olympics
Children will work on teams competing in various “Olympic Events” that will incorporate sportsmanship and communication while building strength, endurance, and gross motor skills. This group will focus on the concepts of winning and losing, working together as a team, and working toward a common goal to go for the gold!
Targets:
- Motor Planning
- Frustration Tolerance
- Teamwork & Sportsmanship
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- Ages4 - 6
- Lead BySuzanne Gallanter, Occupational Therapist
- Costcall for pricing
- TimeTBD based on demand
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- Ages5 - 6
- Lead ByRosa Goglas, Physical Therapist
- Costcall for pricing
- TimeTBD based on demand
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Kitchen Chemistry
This group is for both sensory avoiders (I don’t like messes!) and sensory seekers (the messier the better!). Kitchen Chemistry is a sensory and social skills group where children will explore novel textures and learn the basics of cause and effect through “experiments”. Each session will send children home with a finished product!
Targets:
- Sensory Exploration
- Cause & Effect
- Turn Taking
- Teamwork
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Minute to Win It
This is a gross motor and social skills group for kids to continue building their strength and endurance virtually, during this stay at home period.During this 30 minute group, children will take turns completing various exercises and activities in the span of a minute. Children will be encouraged to support their fellow group members and be good sports when others reach the target goal! Cool down with breathing techniques will wrap up this fun and fast paced group!Targets:
- Gross Motor Skills
- Endurance
- Strength
- Coordination
- Teamwork/Sportsmanship
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- Ages3.5 - 5
- Lead ByRachel Heidling, Occupational Therapist
- Costcall for pricing
- TimeTBD based on demand
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- Ages4 - 6
- Lead ByRosa Goglas, Physical Therapist
- Costcall for pricing
- TimeTBD based on demand
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Handwriting Without Tears
Fine motor activities, self help skills, and graphomotor skills will be focused on to help prepare your child to get set for Kindergarten. The award winning multi-sensory Handwriting Without Tears program will be utilized to help motivate and prepare your child for Kindergarten’s handwriting expectations. Handwriting Without Tears workbook will be provided.
Targets:
- Fine Motor Skills
- Prewriting Skills
- Writing Skills
- Social Skills
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Social Skills
Through the use of turn taking games and sensory activities, children will build age appropriate play and social skills. Focus will be placed on teamwork and sharing while working on skills to improve sensory integration, coordination, and fine motor skills. This group will teach children to advocate for themselves, ask for help, problem solve, take turns, follow routines, and engage in all forms of play including pretend and cooperative.
Targets:
- Turn Taking
- Social Skills
- Appropriate Peer Interaction
- Team Work
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- Ages5 and up
- Lead ByCourtney Robinson, Occupational Therapist
- Costcall for pricing
- TimeTBD based on demand
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- Ages5 and up
- Lead BySamantha Kublin, Occupational Therapist
- Costcall for pricing
- TimeTBD based on demand
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Baby Steps: A Caregiver and Baby Group
Baby Steps is a Parent and Me Group for children ages 0-6 months. This is the perfect class for those “I’ve had a baby, now what?!” moments!
Join Theraplay’s expert occupational therapists in a supportive space to learn ways to foster development, work on age appropriate skills, and connect with other parents!
After attending Baby Steps parents will feel empowered with the tools and knowledge to approach their child’s development with a sense of ease and fun!
Lead by Occupational Therapists, Rachel Heidling & Suzanne Gallanter
July 6 – August 14 on Mondays from 9:00-9:45 at Theraplay’s Upper East Side location!
Making SENSE: A Parent & Caregiver Workshop Series
For Parents and Caregivers of “sensory kids” this interactive workshop series will offer practical tips, solutions, and discussion around the sensory system and how it impacts your child. Classes run on Thursdays from 6:45-8:00pm at the Upper East Side location.
Sleep & Bedtime Sensory Strategies: March 12th– Activities to help your kiddo wind down at night– Strategies to promote a more restful night’s sleepMealtime Sensory Strategies: March 19th– Foods to eat that provide increased sensory input– How to promote increased seated time around the tableGrooming, Bathing & Haircut Sensory Strategies: March 26th– Ways to modify daily routines (bath time, hairbrushing, toothbrushing, hair cuts, etc.) to increase your child’s toleranceWrap Up Session to Cover Additional Materials and Questions: April 2ndAll sessions will address the difference between a sensory meltdown and a behavioral tantrum and provide appropriate strategies to manage both.Parents will have the opportunity to connect with other parents and fill their “toolbox” with new ways to support their children at home!
Lead by Rachel Heidling, Occupational Therapist
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My Playful Mind – VIRTUAL Summer Camp Program for 4-6 year olds
Dates: July 6 – August 14
Virtual Summer Camp includes the following groups from above:
- Out of the Box
- Kitchen Chemistry
- Summer Olympics
- Minute to Win It
Families are provided with 5 additional group sessions per week, both live and recorded, and materials needed to participate in all groups.
Call or email for additional information and pricing!
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Theraplay at Home
The quality and excitement of Theraplay’s incredible groups on your own time!
Families will be provided access to 3 video recordings per week focusing on the following skills:
- Fine Motor Skills
- Gross Motor Skills
- Sensory Integration Skills
Each recording will be accompanied by materials to use to complete all activities. Each activity will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. 6 weeks worth of materials are available!
Call or email for pricing and details!
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Space Still Available!
My Playful Mind – Preschool Alternative Program for 3 year olds
Click HERE for more information!
